New ZealandFire crews battle blaze at popular Rotorua tourist attractionThe third‑alarm blaze at Rotorua’s Mitai Māori Village sparked a large response.04 Nov 09:45 AM
New ZealandNZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks useOnly council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.04 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandGolf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminderThe planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.04 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Big day for Te Pāti Māori and Fire manager calls for fireworks banWatch04 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Decent explosions’: Canterbury scrub blaze now under control but three structures lost04 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandNeighbour in tears after house next door goes up in 'terrific mass of flames'03 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Stay inside' - Large blaze rips through home in Island Bay, WellingtonFire crews are fighting in strong winds to extinguish the blaze.03 Nov 06:44 AM
New Zealand'Deliberately lit': Police investigate Ōrewa cafe fire which could be linked to pub arsonIt comes a month after a car was used to ram into a nearby pub before a fire was lit.03 Nov 04:50 AM
ChristchurchHow grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills firesThe Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.02 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandAuckland cafe gutted in overnight blaze being treated as ‘suspicious’ It follows a ram-raid and arson attempt at a nearby pub just a month earlier.01 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandHouse fire closes SH1 near Christchurch, road now reopenedPolice were notified of the blaze on Carmen Rd at 4.25pm.01 Nov 04:47 AM
New ZealandNewly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fireFire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu OraWatch31 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Always bigger and better': Fireworks display expected to attract large crowdMeeanee Speedway expects up to 5000 people at Saturday’s fireworks.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandTavern fire shuts Palmerston North school due to asbestos riskSpecialists may test school grounds for asbestos debris before reopening.30 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandMan was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosionThe tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: For pets' sake – let's ban retail sale of fireworksOPINION: The harm to animals is a strong reason for change.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay inside': Fire crews battle blaze at closed Palmerston North pubEight fire trucks are at the scene of the blaze on Ferguson St.30 Oct 05:34 AM
AucklandFirefighters decontaminated after central Auckland smoke incidentThree patients, all in minor condition, were assessed and treated at the scene. 30 Oct 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Fully ablaze': Crews battle BoP house fireCrews stayed on site until about 12.30am.27 Oct 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS disasters caused more than $170b in damage in first half of yearNew York Times: Non-profit Climate Central has revived the federal disaster cost database.23 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.23 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandTāmaki bus fire: Live update from the sceneFires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 07:23 PM
New ZealandFrantic rescue attempts after electric bus blaze in AucklandWitnesses have described frantic rescue attempts after a serious crash that saw a bus go up in flames on a main road in the Auckland suburb of Parnell last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Oct 05:56 PM
New Zealand'It’s a true miracle': Kaikōura woman saves horses from encroaching flames'I think it was a matter of five, maybe 10 minutes, and then we would’ve been too late.'21 Oct 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLitigation, leaky pipes feature at Fletcher Building AGMLitigation against waterproofers, SkyCity suing Fletcher, motorway fight resolved.21 Oct 10:46 PM
New Zealand‘True miracle’ - Horses rescued from burning paddocks as Kaikōura fires ragedHelen Ngawhau drove over powerlines and led her horses through burning bushes in order to get them out. Video / Sarah GallichanWatch21 Oct 10:38 PM
New Zealand‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
WorldWoman burns down flat trying to kill cockroachPolice plan to charge the neighbour with negligent arson and manslaughter.21 Oct 10:07 PM
